Mariah Carey Calls Out MTV VMAs for Past Snubs During Vanguard Award Speech

Mariah Carey Runs Through Greatest Hits During Video Vanguard VMA Performance

Mariah Carey delivered a theatrical performance after being honored with the Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. With set designs channeling movie theaters and masquerade balls, the mega-star worked through hits from each era of her career. Carey opened the medley with “Sugar Sweet,” her collaboration with Shenseea and Kehlani, though she performed it solo. The celebration continued with “Fantasy” and “Heartbreaker,” durin…

Mariah Carey Calls Out MTV VMAs for Past Snubs During Vanguard Award Speech

Mariah Carey took the stage to playfully address the MTV Video Music Awards for her past nomination snubs while she accepted the 2025 MTV VMAs Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

Mariah Carey's sparkling VMAs 2025 performance outfit included more...

Mariah Carey accepted the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs 2025 after performing a medley of hits while wearing a glittering gold bodysuit and boots, along with $10 million worth of diamonds.

Mariah Carey Pokes Fun at Long Wait to Receive MTV VMAs Trophy

Mariah Carey received recognition for her iconic career at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer, 56, was honored with the Video Vanguard Award during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. “Thank you so much MTV for giving me the Vanguard Award,” she said after receiving the trophy from presenter Ariana Grande. “I can’t believe I’m getting my first VMA tonight. I just have one question. What in the Sam Hill were you w…

Mariah Carey Accepts Her First VMA Award and Jokes: 'What in the Sam Hill Were You Waiting For?'

Mariah Carey took the stage at the 2025 MTV VMAs to receive the Video Vanguard Award, sharing an emotional acceptance speech.

Mariah Carey Accepts Video Vanguard Award From Ariana Grande, Performs Career-Spanning Medley at MTV VMAs

Mariah Carey graced the MTV VMAs stage on Sunday to accept the Video Vanguard Award from Ariana Grande, delivering a speech and giving a career-spanning performance of songs including “Honey,” “We Belong Together” and “Fantasy (Remix).” Grande introduced Carey’s performance, describing her many talents and the impact she’s left on music. “As a vocalist, there’s only one queen and that’s Mariah,” said Grande. “She knows no limits with her iconi…